Elder Edward Alan Terry, 83, of Meadows of Dan and formerly of Floyd, Virginia passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at his home. He was born in Patrick County on November 22, 1937.
Elder Terry was a member of New Bell Spur Primitive Baptist Church and had pastored at five Primitive Baptist churches; Old Hollow Church in Mt. Airy NC, Camp Branch Church in Figsboro, New Dan River Church in Vesta, New Bell Spur Church in Meadows of Dan, and Old Center Church in Franklin County. He served his Primitive Baptist Churches with Faith and Love for a great many years.
Elder Terry was preceded in death by his father, William Hugh Terry; mother, Cora Ilene Hale Terry Clifton; a daughter, Deborah Patterson; and brothers James Lee Terry, William Hale Terry, and George Thomas Terry.
Elder Terry is survived by his wife of 64 years, Hallie Loraine Terry of the home; two sons, Gary Edward Terry (wife Mary) of Rocky Mount and Victor Alan Terry (wife Veronica) of Moneta. Two daughters, Rhonda Terry of Christiansburg, and Glenda Robinette of Roanoke; eight grandchildren, Stacie Yaunsem, Eric Huff, Bobby Joe Robinette, Kelly Robinette, Sean Patterson, James Patterson, Daniel Terry, and Erika Terry; and six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Marie Bowman of Meadows of Dan, Ruth Hall of Hillsville, and Jane Largen of Dugspur.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at 11 a.m. at New Bell Spur Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Mark Terry officiating, Elder Carl Terry, and Elder Cleo Robertson. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends on Friday, July 2, 2021, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the New Bell Spur Primitive Baptist Church.
Donations will be accepted or memorials may be made to the New Bell Spur Primitive Baptist Church c/o Tony R. Horton, 1429 Howlett Street, Hillsville, Virginia, 24343.
